Michelle Davis , LMSW

Michelle Davis is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 13 years of clinical social work experience. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and educational or wellness goals. Her background includes work with individuals and families to strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and navigate life changes.

Michelle draws from multiple evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a strengths-based perspective, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs. She approaches each case with the view that the individual is the expert on their own story and that existing strengths are central to change. Michelle recognizes that beginning therapy can require courage and aims to partner with clients respectfully and collaboratively as they pursue clearer goals and improved well-being.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Support

Michelle uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and strengths guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building the client’s confidence to make changes that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms like anxiety or depression; it is practical and skills-oriented and can help with mood, stress, and coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress, which can be useful for people struggling with emotional regulation and interpersonal conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michelle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques and adjust plans over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy can make that collaborative work more accessible. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility to meet when and how it fits a person’s life, reduce travel time, and allow ongoing support between meetings. These options can support consistent care while adapting to the practical demands of daily life.